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ICSE · Class 5 · Science

4 concept maps of Skeletal System for ICSE Class 5 Science, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the ICSE Class 5 Science syllabus.

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4 Concept Maps

Skeletal System – Complete Concept Overview

Skeletal System – Complete Concept Overview

The map in words

  • Skeletal System
    • Parts of Skeleton
      • Skull
        • 22 bones
        • Protects brain
        • Only lower jaw moves
      • Ribcage
        • 12 pairs of ribs
        • Floating ribs last 2 pairs
        • Protects heart and lungs
      • Backbone
        • 33 vertebrae
        • Protects spinal cord
        • Also called spine
      • Limbs
        • Forelimbs arms
          • Humerus upper
          • Radius and Ulna lower
        • Hindlimbs legs
          • Femur upper longest
          • Tibia and Fibula lower
    • Functions
      • Support and movement
      • Protects organs
      • Gives body shape
      • Produces blood cells
      • Stores calcium and phosphorus
    • Joints
      • Movable
        • Hinge elbow knee
        • Ball and Socket shoulder hip
        • Pivot neck
        • Gliding wrist ankle
      • Immovable
        • Skull bones
        • Ribcage sternum
    • Muscles
      • Voluntary skeletal
        • Arms legs neck
        • Under our control
        • Has stripes
      • Involuntary smooth
        • Stomach intestines
        • Not under control
        • No stripes
      • Cardiac
        • Heart only
        • Involuntary
        • Never gets tired
    • Healthy Skeletal System
      • Calcium from milk and greens
      • Vitamin D from sunlight
      • Proteins for muscles
      • Regular exercise
      • Good posture

Skeletal System - Complete Chapter Overview

Skeletal System - Complete Chapter Overview

The map in words

  • Skeletal System
    • Skeleton
      • Newborn 304 bones
      • Adult 206 bones
      • Bones fuse as we grow
    • Structure of Bones
      • Calcium Phosphorus Collagen
      • Hard outside Spongy inside
      • Bone Marrow makes Red Blood Cells
    • Functions
      • Support and Movement
      • Protection of Organs
      • Shape to Body
      • Blood Cell Production
      • Stores Calcium Phosphorus
    • Main Parts
      • Skull
        • 22 bones
        • Protects Brain
        • Lower jaw movable
      • Ribcage
        • 12 pairs of ribs
        • Protects Heart and Lungs
        • Floating ribs last 2 pairs
      • Backbone
        • 33 vertebrae
        • Protects Spinal Cord
      • Limbs
        • Forelimbs Arms
          • Humerus upper arm
          • Radius and Ulna lower arm
        • Hindlimbs Legs
          • Femur upper leg longest bone
          • Tibia and Fibula lower leg
    • Joints
      • Cartilage cushions joint
      • Ligament bone to bone
      • Tendon muscle to bone
      • Movable Joints
        • Hinge elbow knee fingers toes
        • Ball and Socket shoulder hip
        • Pivot neck
        • Gliding wrist ankle
      • Immovable Joints
        • Skull joints
        • Ribcage and sternum
    • Muscles
      • More than 600 muscles
      • Can only Pull not Push
      • Voluntary skeletal stripes
      • Involuntary smooth no stripes
      • Cardiac heart involuntary
      • Biceps front of arm
      • Triceps back of arm
    • Healthy Skeletal System
      • Calcium and Vitamin D for bones
      • Protein for muscles
      • Sunlight for Vitamin D
      • Exercise for strength
      • Good Posture

Mind map showing the five major functions of the skeletal system, organized by category

Mind map showing the five major functions of the skeletal system, organized by category

The map in words

  • Functions of Skeletal System
    • Support and Shape
      • Gives body structure
      • Holds us upright
    • Protection
      • Protects brain
      • Protects heart
      • Protects lungs
    • Movement
      • Works with muscles
      • Enables walking
      • Enables reaching
    • Blood Cell Production
      • Red blood cells
      • Found in bone marrow
    • Mineral Storage
      • Stores calcium
      • Stores phosphorus

Skeletal System

Skeletal System

The map in words

  • Skeletal System
    • Functions of Skeletal System
    • Structure of Bones
    • Parts of Skeletal System
    • Joints
    • Muscles and Movement
    • Healthy Bones and Muscles
    • Posture

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Skeletal System for ICSE Class 5 Science?
Key topics in Skeletal System include Functions of the Skeletal System, Structure of Bones and Joints, Parts of the Skeletal System, Types of Joints. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
What do the concept maps for Skeletal System show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Skeletal System connect: Skeletal System – Complete Concept Overview; Skeletal System - Complete Chapter Overview. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Skeletal System for Class 5 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Skeletal System. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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